Our Service Delivery Team is expanding and on the lookout for someone who loves engaging with people, building relationships, and enjoys delivering good customer service. 

Within the team you’ll play a key role by creating the bridge between Partners who fund our programmes and the schools we deliver the programmes with.   

What you’ll focus on: 

• Connecting with schools by phone and email, getting them excited about our activities and supporting their registration and ongoing involvement 

• Support teachers throughout their journey with us, helping them deliver fun, inspiring engineering experiences 

• Where suitable, head out to events across the UK to support our activities in action and cheer on the pupils taking part 

• Help schools overcome any challenges so their pupils can be inspired by engineering 

• Handle incoming calls and emails 

• Keep our CRM up to date with accurate information 

• Work closely with colleagues to keep things running smoothly 

• Deliver brilliant customer service every day 

  

What you’ll get: 

• Salary of £30,000 per year 

• Full-time role, 37.5 hours weekly (8:30am – 4:30pm, Mon – Fri) 

• 30-minute lunch break daily 

• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) 

• Holiday allowance that increases over time 

• The chance to work with some of the world’s biggest and most exciting companies on their school outreach 

• Opportunities to travel across the UK 

• Meet inspiring people and organisations doing amazing things 

• Health Cash Plan with tech/retail savings, healthcare cash back and support, gym discounts, and more 

• Cycle scheme 

• Life insurance at 3x your salary 

• Early finish on the last Friday of every month 

• Casual office dress code 

• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression in a growing organisation 

  

We’re looking for someone who… 

• Has at least 1 year of experience in a customer-focused role 

• Builds great relationships and communicates clearly (both in conversation and writing) 

• Can work towards goals and stick to agreed timeframes 

• Is organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple tasks 

• Is comfortable using Microsoft 365, Excel, Outlook and has CRM experience 

• Is confident reaching out and enjoys helping people.  

We’re looking for our People Person:  Help us create a great place to work! 

 

Primary Engineer is a creative, dynamic, purpose-led not-for-profit that places engineering at the heart of Primary education and beyond.  

Our vision as a not-for-profit company is to embed engineering into the fabric of every school, ensuring all children have the opportunity to engage with engineering from a young age.  

You’ll be responsible for creating a positive, organised and compliant workplace that enables people and teams to do their best work.  You’ll play a key role in supporting colleagues throughout their journey with us, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, wellbeing and engagement, while ensuring our offices and workplace systems run smoothly. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD Level 3 qualified People professional looking to broaden their experience and develop towards a Level 5 People Advisor career path with funded training. 

  

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Leading our people processes from recruitment and onboarding through to employee development and offboarding. 

• Creating a positive employee environment by supporting wellbeing initiatives, engagement activities and a culture where people feel valued, informed and supported. 

• Coordinating performance reviews, probation reviews, learning and development activities, helping managers and employees do their best work. 

• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day people queries, providing practical guidance and ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently. 

• Maintaining accurate employee records, people systems and compliance documentation, ensuring we meet our legal and organisational obligations. 

• Prepare payroll information and administer employee benefits schemes. 

• Supporting Health & Safety, remote working, safeguarding, GDPR and other workplace compliance activities across the organisation. 

• Producing reports and people insights that help managers make informed decisions and continuously improve the employee experience. 

• Managing office operations, facilities, suppliers and equipment to ensure our workplace remains organised, efficient and welcoming. 

• Coordinating company-wide activities such as inductions, work anniversaries, staff recognition, employee communications and office events. 

• Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation to improve processes, solve problems and support the smooth running of daily operations. 

 

   

What we offer:  

• Salary of £36,000 per annum  

• Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, 30min lunch break each day  

• 29 days holiday, including bank holidays, with an increasing allowance over time  

• Funded training pathway to CIPD Level 5 People Advisor 

• Opportunities to travel across the UK as part of the role  

• The chance to meet and work with inspiring people and organisations  

• Health Cash Plan with tech/retail savings, healthcare cash back and support, gym discounts, and more  

• Cycle to Work scheme  

• Life insurance at 3x your salary  

• Early finish on the last Friday of every month  

• Casual office dress code  

• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression in a growing organisation  

  

   

What We’re Looking For 

• Experience in a People, HR, Office Management or Operations role 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 

• Strong understanding of employment practices and people processes, communication and relationship-building abilities 

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards qualification, with an interest in developing a career in People Management and desire to progress towards CIPD Level 5 through practical experience and professional development. 

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach 

• Confidence managing confidential information 

• Experience using HR and business systems 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 

 

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are 

• Approachable and people-focused 

• Highly organised and detail-oriented 

• Positive, collaborative and professional 

• Passionate about creating an excellent employee experience 

• Comfortable balancing operational support with strategic improvement 

 

  

You do not have to meet 100% of the requirements to apply - we’re looking for individuals who share our passion about the aims and aspirations we have and wanting to make a positive impact on the future careers of young people (and have fun whilst doing it!)  

  

If you think you’re a good fit, then we want to hear from you!  

To apply please submit a CV with covering letter.  

Closing Date 7th October

Help us make it happen behind the scenes: deliver products that inspire the next generation of engineers. 

 

Primary Engineer is a creative, dynamic, purpose-led not-for-profit that places engineering at the heart of Primary education and beyond.  

Our vision as a not-for-profit company is to embed engineering into the fabric of every school, ensuring all children have the opportunity to engage with engineering from a young age.  

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and commercially minded Production Manager to lead our production planning, supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, and operational reporting, while providing first-line support for hardware, systems, and technology across the business. 

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps everything connected, organised, and moving forward, who enjoys bringing order to complexity, solving problems, improving processes, and making things happen. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Planning production activities to meet customer demand 

• Managing suppliers, purchasing, and stock levels 

• Coordinating deliveries and ensuring products are available when needed 

• Monitoring operational performance and producing management reports 

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and value for money 

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of ERP/MRP systems and processes 

• Providing first-line support for hardware, devices, and business systems, whilst working with external IT partners to maintain reliable technology and network services 

• Supporting the continued growth and development of the business through effective operational management  

 

   

What we offer:  

• Salary of £40,000 per annum 

• 29 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service 

• Life insurance at 3x salary 

• Health Cash Plan with healthcare cashback, wellbeing support, gym discounts, and retail savings 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm 

• Early finish on the last Friday of every month 

• Casual office dress code 

• Opportunities to travel across the UK as part of the role 

• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression 

• The chance to work with inspiring people and organisations while making a positive impact on young people’s futures 

  

What We’re Looking For 

• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills 

• Experience in operations, purchasing, supplier management, inventory, or supply chain activities 

• Comfortable working with suppliers, stock levels, spreadsheets, and business systems 

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills 

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving processes 

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills; experience with ERP systems would be advantageous 

• The person colleagues turn to when technology isn’t behaving. You enjoy solving problems and have a bit of an IT geek streak, with an interest in hardware, networks, devices, and how systems fit together 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and take ownership of outcomes 

  

You do not have to meet 100% of the requirements to apply - we’re looking for individuals who share our passion about the aims and aspirations we have and wanting to make a positive impact on the future careers of young people (and have fun whilst doing it!)  

  

If you think you’re a good fit, then we want to hear from you!  

To apply please submit a CV with covering letter.  

Closing Date 7th October

Looking for something different? So are we. 

Primary Engineer isn’t a typical organisation, and this isn’t a typical sales role. 

We are an award-winning educational not-for-profit that brings engineering into primary and secondary schools across the UK. Through industry-funded programmes, competitions and teacher development, we help young people discover their potential while building a skills pipeline for employers. 

Our partners include leading engineering companies, foundations, governments and organisations committed to creating opportunities for young people. 

We’re now looking for an exceptional Head of Partnerships to take ownership of partnership development across the North East England, building relationships with employers, industry bodies, foundations and public sector organisations to increase investment in engineering education. 

This role is about generating income, building relationships and creating opportunities that make a real difference. It is not about selling products. It is about helping organisations see how investment in education, engineering skills and social value can deliver meaningful outcomes. 

We’re not looking for “just” a salesperson.  

We’re looking for someone who can inspire confidence, understand what matters to stakeholders, and build partnerships that deliver long-term value. 

You’ll be naturally curious, commercially minded and highly motivated. You’ll have a proven track record of winning new business, developing strategic relationships and delivering results. 

If you’re motivated by purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop and grow Primary Engineer’s presence across your region through a regional business development strategy aligned with organisational objectives. 

• Generate new funding and partnerships with industry, foundations and public sector organisations. 

• Identify emerging opportunities across industry sectors, funding streams and regional initiatives. 

• Build, manage and nurture a strong pipeline of prospective partners. 

• Use insight and market intelligence to inform partnership development activity. 

• Grow awareness of Primary Engineer’s work and impact. 

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing funders and stakeholders. 

• Represent Primary Engineer at meetings, events and conferences. 

• Confidently communicate the value of engineering, education and skills development to senior audiences. 

• Understand the motivations that drive organisations to invest in education, skills, CSR, social value and community impact. 

• Deliver against agreed income targets and provide accurate forecasting and reporting. 

 

What we’re looking for 

Essential 

• A proven track record in business development, partnerships, or fundraising. 

• Demonstrable success in securing new business and developing strategic relationships. 

• Experience of managing complex business development pipelines, forecasting income and achieving revenue or fundraising targets. 

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills. 

• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing abilities. 

• A confident, self-motivated approach to working remotely. 

• Experience using Microsoft 365 and CRM systems. 

• A willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays. 

 

We’d particularly love it if you have 

• An understanding of the engineering or manufacturing sectors. 

• Experience securing multi-year partnerships or strategic funding agreements. 

• Knowledge of the UK skills landscape. 

• Experience of education, social value, CSR or community investment programmes. 

• Experience engaging senior business leaders and decision-makers. 

• A full UK driving licence. 

 

You’ll thrive if you 

• Enjoy building relationships and opening doors. 

• Are naturally curious and motivated to understand what matters to different stakeholders. 

• Like working autonomously while being part of a supportive team. 

• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. 

• Are energised by purpose and motivated by achieving results. 

• Enjoy turning conversations into long-term partnerships that make a genuine difference. 

 

Why join Primary Engineer? 

Because what we do matters. 

Every member of our team can tell stories about children whose aspirations changed, teachers whose confidence grew, and engineers who rediscovered why they chose their profession in the first place. 

The work is meaningful. The mission is powerful. The impact is real. This is an opportunity to create meaningful change through your work, supported by genuine flexibility, autonomy and a mission-driven team. 

And yes, the stories are genuinely the kind you’ll dine out on. 

 

Salary & Benefits 

• Salary of £44,625 per annum 

• 29 days holiday, including bank holidays, with an increasing allowance over time  

• Up to 5 additional days annual leave for long service 

• Health Cash Plan with tech/retail savings, healthcare cash back and support, gym discounts, and more  

• Life insurance at 3x salary 

• Cycle to Work scheme  

• Early finish on the last Friday of every month 

• Home-based role with opportunities to work from our offices with casual dress code 

• Full time role, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, 30min lunch break each day  

 

You do not have to meet 100% of the requirements to apply – we’re looking for individuals who share our passion about the aims and aspirations we have and wanting to make a positive impact on the future careers of young people (and have fun whilst doing it!)  

  

If you think you’re a good fit, then we want to hear from you!  

To apply please submit a CV with covering letter.  

Closing Date 7th October

Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

A DBS Enhanced check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

Looking for something different? So are we. 

Primary Engineer isn’t a typical organisation, and this isn’t a typical sales role. 

We are an award-winning educational not-for-profit that brings engineering into primary and secondary schools across the UK. Through industry-funded programmes, competitions and teacher development, we help young people discover their potential while building a skills pipeline for employers. 

Our partners include leading engineering companies, foundations, governments and organisations committed to creating opportunities for young people. 

We’re now looking for an exceptional Head of Partnerships to take ownership of partnership development across the South East England, building relationships with employers, industry bodies, foundations and public sector organisations to increase investment in engineering education. 

This role is about generating income, building relationships and creating opportunities that make a real difference. It is not about selling products. It is about helping organisations see how investment in education, engineering skills and social value can deliver meaningful outcomes. 

We’re not looking for “just” a salesperson.  

We’re looking for someone who can inspire confidence, understand what matters to stakeholders, and build partnerships that deliver long-term value. 

You’ll be naturally curious, commercially minded and highly motivated. You’ll have a proven track record of winning new business, developing strategic relationships and delivering results. 

If you’re motivated by purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop and grow Primary Engineer’s presence across your region through a regional business development strategy aligned with organisational objectives. 

• Generate new funding and partnerships with industry, foundations and public sector organisations. 

• Identify emerging opportunities across industry sectors, funding streams and regional initiatives. 

• Build, manage and nurture a strong pipeline of prospective partners. 

• Use insight and market intelligence to inform partnership development activity. 

• Grow awareness of Primary Engineer’s work and impact. 

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing funders and stakeholders. 

• Represent Primary Engineer at meetings, events and conferences. 

• Confidently communicate the value of engineering, education and skills development to senior audiences. 

• Understand the motivations that drive organisations to invest in education, skills, CSR, social value and community impact. 

• Deliver against agreed income targets and provide accurate forecasting and reporting. 

 

What we’re looking for 

Essential 

• A proven track record in business development, partnerships, or fundraising. 

• Demonstrable success in securing new business and developing strategic relationships. 

• Experience of managing complex business development pipelines, forecasting income and achieving revenue or fundraising targets. 

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills. 

• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing abilities. 

• A confident, self-motivated approach to working remotely. 

• Experience using Microsoft 365 and CRM systems. 

• A willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays. 

 

We’d particularly love it if you have 

• An understanding of the engineering or manufacturing sectors. 

• Experience securing multi-year partnerships or strategic funding agreements. 

• Knowledge of the UK skills landscape. 

• Experience of education, social value, CSR or community investment programmes. 

• Experience engaging senior business leaders and decision-makers. 

• A full UK driving licence. 

 

You’ll thrive if you 

• Enjoy building relationships and opening doors. 

• Are naturally curious and motivated to understand what matters to different stakeholders. 

• Like working autonomously while being part of a supportive team. 

• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. 

• Are energised by purpose and motivated by achieving results. 

• Enjoy turning conversations into long-term partnerships that make a genuine difference. 

 

Why join Primary Engineer? 

Because what we do matters. 

Every member of our team can tell stories about children whose aspirations changed, teachers whose confidence grew, and engineers who rediscovered why they chose their profession in the first place. 

The work is meaningful. The mission is powerful. The impact is real. This is an opportunity to create meaningful change through your work, supported by genuine flexibility, autonomy and a mission-driven team. 

And yes, the stories are genuinely the kind you’ll dine out on. 

 

Salary & Benefits 

• Salary of £44,625 per annum 

• 29 days holiday, including bank holidays, with an increasing allowance over time  

• Up to 5 additional days annual leave for long service 

• Health Cash Plan with tech/retail savings, healthcare cash back and support, gym discounts, and more  

• Life insurance at 3x salary 

• Cycle to Work scheme  

• Early finish on the last Friday of every month 

• Home-based role with opportunities to work from our offices with casual dress code 

• Full time role, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, 30min lunch break each day  

 

You do not have to meet 100% of the requirements to apply – we’re looking for individuals who share our passion about the aims and aspirations we have and wanting to make a positive impact on the future careers of young people (and have fun whilst doing it!)  

  

If you think you’re a good fit, then we want to hear from you!  

To apply please submit a CV with covering letter.  

Closing Date 7th October

Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

A DBS Enhanced check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.